The Pirate Party argues that site blocking is a disproportionate measure and an inefficient one and will stand by its proxy site.

This impasse seems to push the two sides towards a full-blown legal battle. It seems that the BPI is getting ready to sue six UK Pirate Party members individually over the proxy site.

This has the potential to severely hurt the finances of those involved, even if they win, and is a big threat to those targeted.

The move does seem disingenuous at first glance, but the BPI argues that it had no other chance as the Pirate Party is not a legal entity in the UK and thus can't be named in a lawsuit. One thing's for sure, we'll be hearing more about this as it unfolds.